CircleOakEquine

by Press Release

on 01 Sep 2016

Circle Oak Equine in Petaluma, CA is a five-veterinarian specialty practice focusing on sports medicine, lameness and professional rehabilitation for performance horses of all breeds and disciplines. Circle Oak’s medical director, Dr. Carrie Schlachter, is one of a very few equine veterinarians in the U.S. who is board certified in the newest specialty of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Surgical specialist Dr. Jack Snyder, whose superb diagnostic techniques allows him to identify and treat problematic conditions, is also based out of Circle Oak. Advanced diagnostic tools include lameness exams, standing MRI, endoscopy and diagnostic imaging.

Circle Oak Equine has a full slate of therapeutic options to meet prescriptions for each horse. From surgery, regenerative medicine, and shockwave therapy to chiropractic, acupuncture, PEMF and laser, they determine the best course of treatment. When rehabilitation stages are reached, Circle Oak again provides only the best therapies such as hydrotherapy, Vibeplate, EquiBand, core exercises and fitness workout plans.

Dr. Schlachter believes the HydroHorse underwater treadmill is key to Circle Oak's rehabilitation programs. In the HydroHorse, exercise is in a controlled, buoyant environment using normal gaits. It reduces concussion by up to 60 percent, thereby decreasing the risk of re-injury and speeding recovery. Dr. Schlachter designs the rehab program for each patient and monitors progress. Programs are carried out under the supervision of Kari Farley, RVT, CERP.